Traffic movement has resumed at the Hattargi and Kognoli toll plazas on National Highway 48 (NH-48), while the Hirebagewadi toll plaza remains blocked amid the ongoing sugarcane farmers’ agitation.
According to the latest traffic update, both Hattargi and Kognoli toll plazas are completely open to traffic. However, the blockade at Hirebagewadi continues to affect motorists.
The disruption follows the farmers’ protest demanding a remunerative sugarcane price and other concessions. Farmers have been demanding ₹5,500 per tonne for sugarcane, a minimum selling price of ₹50 per kg for sugar, and an increase in ethanol prices.
The agitation has affected traffic on the Pune–Bengaluru National Highway, a key transport corridor connecting Karnataka and Maharashtra. Motorists travelling between Belagavi, Hubballi, Bengaluru and Pune should check the latest traffic situation before starting their journey.
NH-48 traffic status: Latest update
- Hattargi Toll Plaza: Completely open to traffic.
- Kognoli Toll Plaza: Completely open to traffic.
- Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza: Blocked; use ALternate routes Belagavi to Dharwad
- Belagavi – Khanapur – Ramnagar – Alnavar – Dharwad
- Belagavi – Khanapur – Nandgad – Lingasugur Cross – Dharwad
Motorists heading towards Hubballi should account for the continuing disruption at Hirebagewadi and follow instructions issued by local police.
The traffic situation may change depending on the course of the farmers’ agitation. Further updates will be provided as traffic movement is restored.